Pulaski County High School is a public secondary school located at 5414 Cougar Trail Road in Dublin, Virginia, about 45 miles southwest of Roanoke, Virginia. It is the sole public high school in Pulaski County, Virginia, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Serving 1,191 students in grades 9-12, Pulaski County Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pulaski County Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pulaski County Senior High School's student population of 1,191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
1,191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
Maroon, Burgundy, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Pulaski County Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pulaski County Senior High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
82%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pulaski County Senior High School's ranking?
Pulaski County Senior High School is ranked #423 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Pulaski County Senior High School often compared to?
Pulaski County Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Radford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pulaski County Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pulaski County Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pulaski County Senior High School?
1,191 students attend Pulaski County Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pulaski County Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pulaski County Senior High School?
Pulaski County Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pulaski County Senior High School offer ?
Pulaski County Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Pulaski County Senior High School part of?
Pulaski County Senior High School is part of Pulaski County School District.
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